April 2025: A Month Full of Holidays
With the arrival of April 2025, India is set to witness multiple public holidays due to major festivals and anniversaries. As a result, schools, colleges, government offices, and banks will remain closed on several days. Important national and state-level holidays such as Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti, Baisakhi, and Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti will be observed across different states.
Impact of Bank Holidays
As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, banks remain closed on:
✔ All Sundays
✔ Second and fourth Saturdays
✔ National and state-specific holidays
With multiple festivals in April, banking operations may be affected in different states.
List of Holidays in April 2025
| Date | Day | Occasion | States Observing Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Tuesday | Odisha Day, Sarhul | Odisha, Jharkhand |
| April 5 | Saturday | Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana |
| April 6 | Sunday | Ram Navami (National Holiday) | Multiple states including Assam, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal |
| April 10 | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti | Nationwide |
| April 14 | Monday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti, Tamil New Year, Bohag Bihu, Maha Vishuva Sankranti, Vishu | Nationwide |
| April 15 | Tuesday | Himachal Day, Bengali New Year | Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Tripura |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| April 19 | Saturday | Easter | Nagaland |
| April 21 | Monday | Baisakhi | Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir |
| April 29 | Tuesday | Maharishi Parshuram Jayanti | Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan |
| April 30 | Wednesday | Basava Jayanti | Karnataka |
Good News for Students and Working Professionals
For students and employees, April brings a chance to enjoy long weekends and festive breaks. Those who have planned vacations can utilize these holidays effectively.
Plan Banking and Travel in Advance
Since bank holidays vary by state, it’s important to plan banking tasks ahead of time. If you have important transactions, complete them before April 6, 10, 14, or 18, when major bank holidays occur.
Final Takeaway
April 2025 is packed with cultural, religious, and regional celebrations. Whether you're planning a vacation, family gathering, or religious observance, make the most of these holidays while ensuring your financial and work-related tasks are handled in advance.
